Though the rate at which Miley Cyrus flies from one scandalous circumstance to the next does not seem to have slowed down at all, her antics have been a bit overshadowed as of late by the likes of Kim and Kanye, a certain all-powerful newborn across the pond, and celebrities making poor Halloween costuming decisions. But, as we know, Miley can’t, and won’t, stop. This weekend, her godmother Dolly Parton chimed in (that Dolly hadn’t been hounded for a comment on the Miley maelstrom before now is somewhat surprising, huh?). Like Miley’s father Billy Ray before her, Dolly only had supportive words to offer.

“I’ve loved her through the years and watched her grow up, and I’ve seen how smart she is and how talented she is,” Dolly said. “I don’t think people realize yet what a great singer and writer she really is. She’s just trying to find her own place and wings and learn to fly.” (Yes, it would appear from that last sentence that Dolly even speaks in country music lyrics.)

Is Dolly up on all of the latest Miley news, though? Does she get E! News text blasts, and follow TMZ on Twitter? Doubtful. As such, here’s an update on Miley’s latest goings-on for Dolly:

– She’s carousing with former TRL staples. Page Six says Miley was seen “making out” with Benji Madden (brother of Joel) at a West Hollywood club Thursday night. The unlikely duo “shared a kiss,” and were seen “leaving as a couple.” We support this “union” if only for the assuredly awkward potential double dates between Miley and Benji, and Joel and Nicole Richie.

– She has a friend in Malibu. Photographed leaving the club with Benji that night, Miley was seen clutching an open bottle of what appears to be Malibu rum. (Since it seems like she’s been a pop culture staple for the past century, it can be easy to forget she’s still 20, as she’ll turn 21 on November 23.)

– __She’s still not wearing much in the way of clothing.__Oh, and we neglected to mention that during this entire Madden-involved night, Miley was wearing a Lil’ Kim costume (which she, of course, modeled on Instagram). Yes, the one with the exposed breast and the pasty.

So, to recap: Benji Madden. Bottle of alcohol. Lil’ Kim costume. Now we all wait to find out which three Mad Libs-style nonsequiturs will be united in the next Miley news roundup; place your bets in the comments.